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Frida Kahlo’s Final Years and Legacy Posted by sasha on Apr 6, 2022
In my last post, we took a closer look at Frida Kahlo’s later years. This included moving back to Mexico and her subsequent divorce from Diego Rivera. The couple were later re-married, although they lived rather separate lives. The intersection of politics and art continued to be a theme in her later years. Unfortunately, her…
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera Posted by sasha on Jul 22, 2021
Frida Kahlo fue una pintora mexicana que es un ícono cultural en todo el mundo (Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter who is a cultural icon around the world). We’ve had a few posts about her on the blog in the past. You can read about her early life as well as some of her…
Frida Kahlo: A Mexican Icon Posted by sasha on Mar 24, 2021
In honor of el Día Internacional de la Mujer (International Women’s Day) earlier this month, I’d like to introduce one of the most famous and important women in Mexico’s history – Frida Kahlo. Her story is a fascinating one, so I’ll break it up into a few different parts. In this first post, I’ll go into…
Real City Walking Tour Medellin Posted by sasha on Nov 30, 2017
The best way to get to know Medellín is by joining a Real City Walking Tour. The tours are free (be sure to tip your guide!) and provide an incredible history lesson on Colombia’s City of Eternal Spring. Check out some highlights from the walking tour in this short video and be sure to book…
Video Tour of Chapultapec Castle Posted by sasha on Jul 27, 2017
The beautiful Castillo de Chapultapec should be high on your list when visiting Mexico City. It has been a military college, observatory, and an imperial/presidential residence over the years. These days, it’s home to the Museo Nacional de Historia. It’s a fascinating place to visit, full of artifacts that spotlight Mexico’s culture and history. See what…
Castillo de Chapultepec Posted by sasha on Jul 25, 2017
In all of North America, there’s only one structure that can truly claim to be a castle – Castillo de Chapultepec (Chapultapec Castle). It’s located inside of Mexico City’s Chapultapec Park, and it’s the only castle on the continent to have actually housed royalty. Let’s explore this beautiful castle, starting with a bit of history. History…
Mexico City Centro Historico (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Apr 12, 2017
There’s lots to see and do in the Centro Historico of the Mexican capital. In Part One, we saw the Catedral Metropolitana, Templo Mayor, and lots more. You’ll need at least one more day here to really take it all in, and it’s a busy one! In Part Two of our video tour, check out the…